Intellectual Property & Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney (Mid-level)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join a sophisticated litigation practice handling intellectual property, consumer class action, and complex commercial disputes .

The ideal candidate will have substantive litigation experience involving one or more of the following areas: copyright, trademark, trade secret, consumer class actions, and complex commercial litigation .

Locations

Opportunities are available across multiple offices, including:

• Boston, MA
• New York, NY
• San Francisco, CA
• Santa Monica, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Silicon Valley, CA
• Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated intellectual property and complex commercial litigation matters.
• Represent clients in disputes involving:
  • Copyright
  • Trademark
  • Trade secrets
  • Consumer class actions
  • Complex commercial matters
• Conduct substantive legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in fact and expert discovery.
• Assist with and take responsibility for significant components of complex litigation matters.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Assist with case preparation for hearings, mediation, and trial.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Copyright litigation
  • Trademark litigation
  • Trade secret litigation
  • Consumer class actions
  • Complex commercial litigation
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters.
• Must be admitted in the jurisdiction of the applicable office or eligible to sit for or waive into the next available bar examination .

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $310,000–$390,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus for eligible attorneys.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Wellbeing benefits.

Application Materials

Candidates should be prepared to provide:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample

Why This Opportunity

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a mid-level litigator to develop a sophisticated practice spanning intellectual property and complex commercial disputes . The role is particularly well suited for attorneys with experience in copyright, trademark, trade secret, or consumer class action litigation who want exposure to challenging, high-level matters and continued professional growth.

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier legal employers and fostering inclusive hiring practices.